Army Sniper & Marine Sons Risk It All Fighting ISIS with Peshmerga

[@_Donatello]

Hell yeah, this man is an amazing storyteller. His first interview was so good I can't wait to start this one

[@Wolfhounds227]

SGM Martinez was my first sergeant in the national guard back in 2020. Never knew his story because of my short time under his command but I always thought this guy was a badass and great leader.

[@FORCE_PBC]

My favorite interview. Both parts were great. I appreciate you and your sons for doing something only a small percentage of the USA gets to do. Thank you all for your service.

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate you 💯🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

[@kevincrenshaw2910]

Hope that Harry comes out with a book some day with all of these stories. Fantastic interview

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate you watching 🤙🏼

[@kevincrenshaw2910]

I always catch your podcasts on Spotify but had to come check this one on KZbin. Fantastic job keep up the great work

[@anopinion9830]

These personal stories are invaluable for the service members, veterans, and civilians to hear. It’s bridging a gap that needs filling.

[@jethrox827]

Seriously best story in-depth account I've ever heard. You should have all the vets books listed, like a library, so we can buy them off your site

[@briansmith6948]

You we did start out rough together, but after our tour together in Ramadi i learned allot about myself and who we are. All i can say is, you became someone i looked up to and followed with high regard of respect and a good friend... Just wanted you to know that big guy

[@harrymartinez4555]

@briansmith6948, I remember the moment I saw you. Moments before we had been attacked, I heard your voice greet me. When they restored the power and connected the voice to the person, I was stunned, dropped all my professional demeanor, and hugged you. You were the closest thing to home in that small interaction, and I did not want to let you go. Thank you for showing up.

[@jarrettmatlack2605]

What a inspiration 💯 I appreciate your service 🫵🏻🙌🏼

[@pipejones1806]

What a harrowing tale, amazing story told very very well. I could listen to these all day! Grateful to walk amongst men like this in the United States.

[@carlgregory5219]

Wow, this man had me pinned to my seat again !! He tells his story so well !! Thank you both !! 👏🏽

[@BiggusDickus-s5q]

Me and my dad are both grunts 0311s Separated by 30 years. I’m gonna call my dad and TELL HIM THAT I LOVE HIM! Thank you for sharing your experience and story! Semper Fi

[@TheRolvaag]

MSG Martinez knows what he's good at, and does it well. I hope you work through your trauma, brother. "And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you."

[@garrickr5084]

Dude’s an absolute badass. What makes him even harder is that he’s dressed like Han Solo. Happy Thanksgiving, brother. Keep up the great work. Fantastic content!

[@frankcouste4785]

Thank you sir for your duty here in the states and overseas. God bless you brother

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate your kind words 🙏🏼

[@Bizarreparade]

Brother I served with the 101st in Sinjar. So grateful you had the balls to go help those people. I've been on top of that mountain many times myself. I was too busy killing myself with drugs and alcohol to go back over and help those people. I'm ashamed to say the least. I haven't cried like this in so long.

[@harrymartinez4555]

Brother, You have nothing to be ashamed of. You did your part voluntarily. You are part of a small group, a community that makes up less than 1/3 of 1 % of America, and we share this rock hurtling through space. You earned your freedom and now live your life. Everyone has made mistakes; no one is perfect. The only perfect man died on the cross. So live your life. We are solid, Brothers!

[@Bizarreparade]

@@harrymartinez4555 It's all good! I just got caught off guard by your story and had a moment ya know? All is well and thanks for sharing. I shared it with a few brothers.

[@donaldg.freeman2804]

Watching this while working. It took me all day yesterday to finish the first installment. Riveting.

[@bodymindsoul21]

I could listen to this man all day everyday

[@luismurillo9449]

This is most likely the best guest hes had

[@Beefry222]

There's a fine line between being a badass and a dirtbag, the line gets crossed often based on mission set or absence thereof. Going into when Harry went to Columbia and all that, I wonder if he gets judged by telling that part of his story. It's important for the world to know that there are dudes like Harry out there who will stay out on the razor's edge and maneuver and slip through policy to stay in the fight. When that gets taken away, you have a real problem on your hands. Nothing but big respect for this man. Much of his story is relatable, particularly the moments of self-destructive behavior. Amazing story. It's beyond a movie, it's a legend.

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thank you 🙏

[@kevinotoole2285]

Thank you for your keeping me free when I was a young kid Sir!

[@UrbanValorTV]

Much appreciated, thank you 🙏

[@harrymartinez4555]

I appreciate that, but I was not alone. I was fortunate to have good leaders that trusted and a well grounded team. Thank you for the kind words.

[@TedFrenchddsINC]

Thank you for your story-

[@liamlynch2115]

It’s insane to go back over there that way. Balls.

[@sempergummy5469]

It’s amazing the different paths men have traveled during the gwat. I can relate to wanting to get after it being in the reserves and being 10-8 and just looking for the fight slowly knowing what I didn’t know as time went on

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@ronaldojumbo358]

Extremely POWERFUL story that will humble you!! Humbling coming from a bloodline of police officers with military backgrounds… As a retired 0369.. this REAL story brought tears to my eyes .. Wish I told his story to my recruits when I was a SDI @ MCRD San Diego,Ca 2nd Bn HOTEL HELL! God Bless You and your (2) Sons from the entire Navajo Nation, Az Mr. Harry Martinez 🙏🇺🇸🫡

[@harrymartinez4555]

Navajo Nation, Marine, LEO, what an incredible legacy your nation builds, develops, and commits to our nation! My respect runs deep for warriors of your caliber. Humbly, I appreciate your kind words and support. Thank you for taking the time to listen to an old Marine/Soldier. Semper Fidelis Atsilí

[@GStwo23]

I read about this guy, in The Book Trigger Men, He went into the Marine Corps in his mid thirties. He went to Marine Scout/Sniper school. Dude was hardcore

[@FranciscoJimenez-bb7fk]

dang, his 15 yr as LEO really allowed him to take initiative. imho. salute! Viva!

[@Bigkev76]

My dude has 2 interviews !!!! Hell yeah

[@Unomaximus]

That silo story should be the number 1 sign to anyone wanting to join not to go guard. Also why were vermonters folding in the cold? Insane.

[@eriktruchinskas3747]

1:31:38 I see project eldest son is still in effect, from vietnam to the middle east gotta wonder if the gun is gonna blow up in your face when you pull the trigger

[@giannimontero2866]

Fucking amazing story and an incredible man.

[@skulllimon425]

Man this man is such a badass

[@UrbanValorTV]

🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

[@skulllimon425]

@@UrbanValorTV 🤟👊🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🤙

[@roberthubbard5008]

This is one guy that has really seen the elephant. Chasing the dragon

[@denniswiemer72]

Thank you

[@tonytonez3769]

He ran into Emile Ghessen at Sinjar but wasn't familiar with him. You should talk to Dave Eubank someday.

[@Vet_dad0311]

Dave was with us for a bit. Well not with us but we met together did some stuff in Sinjar at the same time.

[@evandykes5473]

I watched this yesterday. What they take out ?

[@Vet_dad0311]

There’s 2 parts. This one has more our Iraq adventure.

[@Tc0602]

He might know about the incident where the taliban dressed up like us army and detonated a vbied at the gate at bagram and then while the guys were dealing with that the taliban cut the wire at a different place on bagram and ran in. This was like March or April 2010 I think.

[@harrymartinez4555]

If I remember correctly, the incident occurred in May; I could be wrong. The internal defense of Bagram was brilliant. The defense was compartmentalized inside and was delineated by Alaskan barriers, so when the Taliban entered the base, they were like rats in a maze, and units went to their walls to defend their little spot. Most of the Taliban were killed by helo attack pilots doing gun runs on the INSIDE of Bagram. The only casualty that stands out is the LT who pursued them out of Bagram through the enemy’s breach point and lost his foot to a mine. There is footage of this incident.

[@Tc0602]

@@harrymartinez4555 yeah man that shit was nuts with the birds shootin inside bagram

[@harrymartinez4555]

@@Tc0602indeed

[@RaptorReplays]

Fuck my life, you guys bring up too many memories I had locked away.

[@eltronado1547]

Is this part 2?

[@harrymartinez4555]

@@eltronado1547 Yes.

[@ashog1426]

Second time listening

[@UrbanValorTV]

🙏

[@skulllimon425]

The last hour was very dark

[@SBALL140en]

Hooah! SGM…🇺🇸

[@johnathanjones3469]

I mean this honestly. What is the hescko intel guidance in the seven man group

[@harrymartinez4555]

company intelligence support team = CoIST

[@MIKE....100]

💯

[@Tc0602]

My ex girlfriend deployed with Vermont in late 2009 into 2010 to bagram

[@kb-su1wg]

Quality SNCO, at least he is hopeful squared away?

[@Iraqvet03watchdog4]

Should we be putting intell like this out in the open. I was in the Army. Should this knowledge be secret? OPSEC? The way we operate? Or do these tactics no longer work?

[@harrymartinez4555]

Great question, but everything that was discussed is open source. This includes sniper tactics.

[@eriktruchinskas3747]

Dude were in the digital age there is pretty much nothing that is being done that you cant find info on, hell even our aircraft and tanks classified info has been leaked in the name of war thunder.

[@Vet_dad0311]

All military tactics are online lol. We actually downloaded some of the manuals when there was a debate about tactics

[@RaptorReplays]

I didn’t see a single thing that would red flag opsec

[@jesserebholz4172]

Wow

[@user-os6ch5pt7w]

Honestly sounds like a nightmare to work with: "me right, me smart; you wrong and dumb"

[@harrymartinez4555]

i can understand that perception. There are some people I cannot work with because in combat the BS meter is very low. one’s life is on the line, there is no reset button.

[@johnklein4558]

Harry is not like that at all. What he IS is an experienced combat leader. And what you’ll find in guys like that is they don’t tolerate bullshit much. Harry is a friend as well as a true American warrior.

[@harrymartinez4555]

@@johnklein4558 Thank you brother. Semper Fidelis

[@0101-s7v]

Go back and listen at 14:20 "at least he's here." Harry knows what he knows. Lives are on the line and pointing out unrefined or erroneous decision-making might save them...maybe yours..if you were there.. Butt evidently he is humble enough to learn and adapt is thinking. You can't ask for more than that.

[@williamwilson9283]

👍💯🕺

[@johnsawyer3390]

Rah Sgt Maj

[@usingbothsidesofmybrain1690]

I'm confused

[@austinshannon4197]

The best NBA player in history REMAINS Stephen Curry.

[@joer5627]

Are you on drugs?

[@iamnotfooled4972]

Amazing recall of memories. My deployments were boring. San Diego, Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton , returned to San Diego, then Guam.

[@iamnotfooled4972]

The culture of the Iranians , Aftghanistians, the Turks , Syrians , and so many others is so different/unique and alien, and how do you understand? You can’t.

[@flyeaglesfly1994]

There’s something about him that I find to be incredibly annoying and I can’t put my finger on what it is

[@usingbothsidesofmybrain1690]

I get what you are saying

[@menachem2521]

I get you too

[@ufc990]

It's incredibly annoying yet you can't identify it?

[@michaelsinclair7253]

Could it be that you always wanted to be like him, but lacked the qualities that one needs to possess?

[@flyeaglesfly1994]

@@michaelsinclair7253 nah I got out I didn’t feel like being a lifer

[@MIKE....100]

💯

[@flyeaglesfly1994]

There’s something about him that I find to be incredibly annoying and I can’t put my finger on what it is

[@0101-s7v]

Is it his "toxic masculinity?"